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From: johnson mom
Date: 11-26-2005, 10:13 PM (1 of 5)
| I am a new, and newly obsessed, owner of a Janome 9500. My husband wonders if I am ever going to leave my new sewing room (our guest bedroom). I am having trouble with my Giga Hoop. When trying to embroidery in the middle of a fleece blanket, the left side of the hoop is weighted down and therefore gets out of alignment. Actually, it never really starts in alignment. When I first attach the hoop and try and align the needle through the grid hole, I can't without lifting up the design on the left hand side (the part that is weighted down with the blanket/not supported by the machine base). What am I doing wrong? How do I support the left side of the hoop so it doesn't pull down the design. Any help would be appreciated. thnx, johnson mom |
User: johnson mom
Member since: 11-26-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 11-27-2005, 12:22 AM (2 of 5)
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You need a table to support your giga. You used to be able to get them online. You might try your dealer. The table is shaped like an L, so it fits on the side and front of the machine, but doesn't interfer with the arm. You also might have to hold it, if the quilt is bigger than a 36X36. All the weight will pull the giga alignment out. Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 11-27-2005, 02:53 AM (3 of 5)
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www.sewingmates.com www.allbrands.com I know that Jim Stutsman ( www.mc10000.com ) used to sell them, you might leave him e-mail on his web site. Or at www.clubj.onlinesewing.com Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414
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From: paroper
Date: 11-27-2005, 11:03 PM (4 of 5)
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The tables come with bases that help you place your machine and embroidery unit properly. Be sure that you find one that is made for your machine and the hoop.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: johnson mom
Date: 11-28-2005, 01:02 AM (5 of 5)
| I knew yall could tell me the answer -- thanks, I will email that guy re: the table to support the giga -- wonder why they didn't tell me that when I bought it. |
User: johnson mom
Member since: 11-26-2005 Total posts: 3 |
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